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Patricia Saleeby

Dr Patricia Welch Saleeby is internationally recognised for her role in promoting the ICF

PhD, M.S.S.A., BA

Full Professor and Director of Social Work

Bradley University

About

Dr Saleeby is a Full Professor and the Social Work Program Director at Bradley University (USA). She is an internationally recognised scholar for her contribution to promoting the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) in education, practice, and research across disciplines. Dr Saleeby was one of the first social work professionals worldwide involved in the World Health Organization’s ICIDH revision process that led to the ICF in 2001. She has conducted numerous presentations and workshops on the WHO international classifications over the past 25 years and recently got appointed as the Co-Chair of the Functioning and Disability Reference Group for WHO.

Disclosures

I have several grants related to education/training, clinical practice, and research regarding the WHO classification systems (ICD and ICF) from different funders.
Financial: I receive some financial compensation from these grants in terms of salary supplements. I am developing a clinical course with a focus on the ICF and WHODAS for social workers
Non-financial: I receive some non-financial compensation from these grants in terms of travel support.
Additionally, I am a member of several WHOFIC working groups and committees related to the international classifications.